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The Satanic Verses is the fourth novel of the Indian-British writer Salman Rushdie. First published in September 1988, the book was inspired by the life of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. As with his previous books, Rushdie used magical realism and relied on contemporary events and people to create his characters.
26 wrz 1988 · A novel that explores the nature of evil, the story of Mohammed, and the clash of cultures through a hijacked jetliner crash. Read reviews, ratings, and excerpts from the book that sparked a fatwa and a controversy.
One of the most controversial and acclaimed novels ever written, The Satanic Verses is Salman Rushdie’s best-known and most galvanizing book. Set in a modern world filled with both mayhem and miracles, the story begins with a bang: the terrorist bombing of a London-bound jet in midflight.
13 cze 2005 · One of the most controversial and acclaimed novels ever written, The Satanic Verses is Salman Rushdie’s best-known and most galvanizing book. Set in a modern world filled with both mayhem and miracles, the story begins with a bang: the terrorist bombing of a London-bound jet in midflight.
The Satanic Verses is a magic realist epic novel by Indian-born writer Salman Rushdie that upon its publication in 1988 became one of the most controversial books of the late 20th century. Its fanciful and satiric use of Islam struck some Muslims as blasphemous, and Iran’s Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini issued a fatwa against it in 1989.
The Satanic Verses “The tone of the novel veers daringly from the slapstick to the melodramatic. … [Rushdie’s] conjuring tricks are magical.… personal and touching.” —The New York Times “A glittering novelist—one with startling imagination and intellectual resources, a master of perpetual storytelling.” —The New Yorker
11 mar 2008 · A controversial and acclaimed book that blends reality and fantasy, The Satanic Verses follows two Indian actors who survive a terrorist attack and embark on a magical journey. Read reviews, highlights, and more about this best-known and galvanizing work by Rushdie.
